Behavioral Health Technician

3 months ago

Marathon, United States WESTCARE INC Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Marathon - 3000 41st Ocean 1 - Marathon, FL

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$19.83 - $19.83 Hourly

Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

The Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Tech is an individual with SMI, who mentors others with SMI. The Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Tech provides health promotion services including health education, psycho-education, prevention and outreach as well as providing support to medical staff through all phases of client care from arrival through discharge

The Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Tech must demonstrate personal accountability with duties including:
  • Communicating client status and ensuring accurate paperwork
  • Coordinating client interviews (entry and discharge)
  • Documenting every 15 minutes the locations of each client as well as the ongoing observance of client behaviors and activities.
  • Collecting client vitals and recording them.
  • Conducting client admissions.
  • Furnishing client meals and refreshments.
  • Conducting client fresh air breaks and group activities.
  • Maintaining fresh laundry and linens.
  • Assisting clients with their needs which vary from providing clothing/shower items to simply being an empathetic listener.
  • Performing basic housekeeping duties as needed; sweeping, mopping, and cleaning counters.
  • Using personal protective gear, particularly gloves, for all situations requiring this safety measure.
  • Removing all trash prior to shifts end.
  • Completing required documentation and performing given procedures to meet funding and accreditation requirements.
  • Participate in the development of person-centered Wellness and Recovery plans that integrate all clinical and non-clinical health-care related needs and services with the individual and the CCT
  • Encourages and supports his/her peers in achieving the goals described in the individuals Wellness and Recovery plan
  • Support and encourage their peers to be effective self-advocates
  • Promotes and encourages recovery based on SAMHSAs Guiding Principles of Recovery
  • Apply Motivational Interviewing strategies to effectively engage service recipients
  • Apply Collaborative Care techniques as presented in the IMPACT model of integrated healthcare
  • Provide health promotion activities to other individuals with SMI and encourage participation in health promotion activities that are available in the community
  • assist and support clients with referrals and linkages to community and social support services
  • Facilitate Psycho-educational activities for groups and individuals in accordance with the approved curriculum Solutions for Wellness and Team Solutions

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:
  • HIV/AIDS 104 Basic Education and valid CPR Certificates are required. 20 hours of continuing education required annually.
  • Must hold a current Peer Certification as CPPS and/or CPRS from Florida Certification Board or must be able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Education:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience and Competencies:
  • Training and or Experience in Crisis Intervention Preferred
  • Must be a current recipient of behavioral health services with a minimum of two years in recovery (mental health and, if applicable, substance abuse).
  • Must have the ability to perform basic computer operations including email and filling out electronic forms.
  • Caring heart and ability to handle stressful situations
  • Hands on and electronic training are provided covering a broad spectrum of topics involved with client care, psychology and addiction field
  • Ability to meet GCC insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle
  • Ability to meet requirements of Department of Children and Families/Department Correction background check

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